At the beginning of the year I was asked to manage a community garden for the Christian Alliance here in town.  I told them I was extremely busy but would look at what they had.  It soon took over most of my time.

I soon noticed that the alliance consisted of my stake and a small AME church.  I started asking questions about the other churches in the city and learned that many would join the alliance IF the LDS church was out.

I invited many to join with the community garden.  All of the food grown there was donated to a local food bank.  Again, only if the LDS church was not involved.

I’ve asked then to take all of the “politics” and “who believes what” out of it and let’s do something for those in need.  In the past eight weeks this garden has taken over 7,000 pounds of fresh produce to those who are struggling in these difficult times.  Not LDS people, not hungry people from AME, but everyone and anyone in need.  Again, I was told, only if the LDS church was out of the picture.

How could The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints NOT be considered a Christian denomination?  Not only because of the name, but the work that is done for every group of people.  Isn’t there somewhere in the scriptures that tell us, “by their fruit ye shall know them”?

Tags: Interfaith

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